The national uninsured rate for children and teens rose to 6% in 2024, up from 5.4% in 2023, according to new year-over-year data released by the U.S. Census Bureau in September.
A Community Burdened by Chemical Waste Is Demanding Cancer Data. Texas Health Officials Won’t Give It to Them.
Two independent epidemiologists told Public Health Watch the state’s decision not to release this data was illogical and indefensible.
Two independent epidemiologists told Public Health Watch the state’s decision not to release this data was illogical and indefensible.
Houston-Area Governments Allow Industrial Disaster Risks to Go Unaddressed
Roughly four feet of water had blanketed her one-story duplex.
Roughly four feet of water had blanketed her one-story duplex.
What Extreme Heat Is Doing to Your Body
Heat is the No. 1 weather-related cause of death worldwide and in the United States.
Heat is the No. 1 weather-related cause of death worldwide and in the United States.
For People With Mental Illness, the Path to Disability Benefits Can Be Long and Difficult
Her grandmother’s dementia worsened, her relationship with her mother deteriorated and she hasn’t been able to work full time.
Her grandmother’s dementia worsened, her relationship with her mother deteriorated and she hasn’t been able to work full time.
Having Epilepsy and No Health Insurance Can Exact a Heavy Toll. The Plight Is Likely More Common in Texas.
Today, a single parent in Texas can’t qualify if she or he makes more than $1,300 a year.
Today, a single parent in Texas can’t qualify if she or he makes more than $1,300 a year.
Alzheimer’s Continues to Afflict Texas’s Rio Grande Valley. Experts Say State Leaders Still Aren’t Doing Enough.
In 2025 alone, Alzheimer’s will account for $384 billion in health care spending across the country.
In 2025 alone, Alzheimer’s will account for $384 billion in health care spending across the country.
Trump Exempts Biggest Emitters of Two Carcinogens From Pollution Rule
The rule would have reduced emissions of two potent carcinogens — ethylene oxide and chloroprene — by 80 percent. The largest emitters of both chemicals received exemptions.
The rule would have reduced emissions of two potent carcinogens — ethylene oxide and chloroprene — by 80 percent. The largest emitters of both chemicals received exemptions.
Trump Pollution Exemptions Would Shield Lawbreakers, Endanger Millions
Analysis shows EPA rollbacks of the HON rule would put overburdened communities at risk and benefit chemical plants that frequently violate their permits.
Analysis shows EPA rollbacks of the HON rule would put overburdened communities at risk and benefit chemical plants that frequently violate their permits.
Community Paramedics Bring Mental Health Support to Rural Texas, but Funding Is a Challenge
Community paramedicine is largely about being proactive and working with vulnerable people to help improve their health before they need emergency care.
Community paramedicine is largely about being proactive and working with vulnerable people to help improve their health before they need emergency care.
Formerly Incarcerated People Face Steep Hurdles to Get Reliable Health Care
A ‘patchwork’ of care, in and out of prison.
A ‘patchwork’ of care, in and out of prison.
The Weight of the World on Young Shoulders
Over the last few weeks, students have donned caps, gowns, and honor cords that mark their achievements.
Over the last few weeks, students have donned caps, gowns, and honor cords that mark their achievements.
Many Florida Kids Face Barriers to Dental Care. Will a Fluoride Ban Heighten Their Risk of Harm?
Patients come to the clinic for the usual teeth cleanings or filling cavities. Then there are severe cases.
Patients come to the clinic for the usual teeth cleanings or filling cavities. Then there are severe cases.
Glaucoma, the Leading Cause of Blindness in Black Americans, Is Often Preventable. But Many Can’t Afford Treatment.
Timely care is important to prevent further damage to the optic nerve. But in South Carolina and other states that haven’t expanded Medicaid, many patients lack health coverage.
Timely care is important to prevent further damage to the optic nerve. But in South Carolina and other states that haven’t expanded Medicaid, many patients lack health coverage.
In Southeast Kansas, Homelessness Is Treated as Health Care, and People Are Getting off the Streets
The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is one of those safety nets, expanding the definition of health care to consider every aspect of a person’s life, including housing.
The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is one of those safety nets, expanding the definition of health care to consider every aspect of a person’s life, including housing.
More Than a Fifth of Indigenous Oklahomans Are Uninsured. The Price They Pay Can Be Steep.
When Still heard the news, he was uninsured – as he has been for most of his life.
When Still heard the news, he was uninsured – as he has been for most of his life.